How To Fix /BA1/F4_FX076 - Recursive exchange rate search forbidden for "spread" exchange rate cats

/BA1/F4_FX076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_FX -

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Recursive exchange rate search forbidden for "spread" exchange rate cats

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX076 - Recursive exchange rate search forbidden for "spread" exchange rate cats ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX076 Recursive exchange rate search forbidden for "spread" exchange rate cats typically occurs in the context of foreign exchange rate determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with exchange rate types that are defined as "spread" types. This error indicates that the system has encountered a recursive search situation while trying to determine the exchange rate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recursive Search: The error arises when the system attempts to find an exchange rate for a currency conversion but ends up in a loop due to the configuration of exchange rate types. This can happen if the exchange rate type is set up to reference itself or if there are circular dependencies in the exchange rate definitions.
  Spread Exchange Rate Types: The error specifically mentions "spread" exchange rate categories, which are typically used to define a range of rates (like bid and ask rates). The system does not allow recursive searches for these